Name: African Peanut Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon of grated ginger; 1 teaspoon of cumin powder; ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper; 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth; 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup of smooth peanut butter; 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced; Salt, to taste; Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving

African Peanut Soup Recipe

Patrice Stock Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make African Peanut Soup

Rich and creamy soup with bold flavors of peanuts and spices.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
1 can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup of smooth peanut butter
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
Salt, to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, ginger, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add broth, tomatoes, peanut butter, and sweet potato.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Season with salt to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.